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Subject:Re: poptop paint
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:12:37 -0700

I don't know, but the paint shop I bought it from did ask if I wanted it tinted.

Yes, the pop top surface is forgiving. I had a moment of panic when rolling on the briteside, I got little bubbles on the surface which did pop when tipped off with brush but I didn't want to tip off the entire job. But after a few minutes the bubbles popped and the paint flowed nicely so no bubble evidence remained.

Alistair

> On Jun 11, 2015, at 8:37 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> But can you get it in Bahama Blue?  ;-)  The rough surface of the top is
> very forgiving for all types of painting. 
> 
> Stuart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Alistair Bell
> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 8:21 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: poptop paint
> 
> I agree. I used interlux briteside on my pop top a few years ago. Rolled on
> with short nap roller, tipped off with brush, done in small sections.
> 
> Really nice result and the paint is taking a beating ( branches) and
> holdings up well.
> 
> Alistair
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 11, 2015, at 3:04 AM, Mike Holm Toronto <mike@BOSSSOLAR.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I've been using Petit boat paint (Interlux will do too) for the bus and it
> is very good. I't good for steel and fibreglas. Cheaper than automotive
> paint too.
>> 
>> Mike Holm
>